The Estates Plumber is required to work collaboratively with the Maintenance Manager and the Director of Estates and Services to ensure the continued operation and improvement of the plumbing and heating infrastructure of the Estate, ensuring systems are maintained, with remedial and emergency work completed.
The Estates Plumber will work with departmental and group colleagues, as well as liaise with other school and group staff where necessary. It is essential for the post-holder to have a good working knowledge of a variety of plumbing systems, preferably within the context of a historic building.
The purpose of the role is to carry out the Maintenance Department remit to keep all systems operating smoothly, developing and improving where necessary, so as to support delivery of a high standard of education and accommodation at a leading independent school.
Hours, Salary & Benefits:
Hours: Part time role for up to 20 hours per week, hours can be flexible but must meet the needs of the business. 30 mins unpaid break.
Some weekend working is required on a rota basis.
Salary: Dependent on skills and experience.
Benefits:
* 5% employer pension
* EV scheme with Octopus
* Cycle to work scheme
* Means tested staff discount
* Complimentary lunch (weekdays)
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays per annum
* Access to the group's counselling scheme
* Access to fully funded apprenticeships, up to L7
* Discretionary Christmas stand down
* On site parking
Responsibilities:
* Attend a briefing at the start of each day with the whole Maintenance Team to coordinate the day’s planned works.
* Attend a weekly Plumbing meeting with the Maintenance Manager to discuss ongoing works and issues.
* Responding to helpdesk requests in a prompt and efficient manner – these will generally be minor running repairs (toilet cisterns, blockages, taps, leaks etc.).
* Be able to work with different pipe materials, understanding and modifying existing systems to meet current regulations.
* Be able to install and replace isolation valves across site as required.
* Be able to undertake first and second fix pipework installations for projects when renovating existing facilities, and install sanitary ware, shower trays, basins etc.
* Being a first point of call for plumbing advice for both commercial and domestic installations. Working with the Maintenance Manager, and existing Plumbing and Heating Engineer, to prioritise and schedule plumbing jobs to minimise disruption to staff and pupils.
* Troubleshoot on technical breakdowns of plant and equipment. Carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance programme and routine systems checks, identifying and replacing defective parts.
* Ensure that energy efficiency is considered with all plumbing and hot water installations.
* Working at height to repair or install new plumbing systems (training provided).
* Working with Compliance Officer and Maintenance Manager on maintaining statutory compliance of water systems, to include records, maintenance and remedial works. Installing of blending valves, and resolving temperature issues for legionella compliance (training provided).
* Oversee works carried out by service contract engineers and external contractors.
* Assist the Maintenance Manager to arrange a supply of adequate spares and materials.
* Ensuring that any works are undertaken to a suitable standard and in a professional manner.
* Undertaking any additional training as may be required by the school and to keep existing qualifications valid and updated.
* To respond to very occasional “out of hours” call outs if available, supported by on-site staff, Maintenance Manager and Director of Estates and Services.
* Occasionally the post holder may be required to undertake and assist the wider maintenance and estates teams in maintenance activity unconnected to plumbing work.
Essential Qualifications:
* Qualified to at least NVQ Level 2 (preferably Level 3).
* At least five years professional plumbing experience.
* Experience of working with domestic and commercial heating and water systems.
* Experience of fitting domestic hot water cylinders.
* Experience with first and second fix installations.
* Experience with bathroom installations. Significant experience working in a buildings maintenance role, preferably within the context of a historic structure.
* Experience in delivering small and medium works projects.
* The ability to prioritise work.
* Good communication skills (both verbal and written).
* Good problem-solving skills and ability to use initiative with a proactive “can do” approach.
* Customer-focused with the ability to communicate with people at all levels in the organisation.
* IT Literate (email and a simple to use Helpdesk).
* Able to recognize hazardous situations / materials and to respond accordingly.
* Ability to work with minimum supervision.
* A working knowledge of Health and Safety, water regulations and best practice etc.
* Full and clean driving license.
* Confidence in ordering parts via suppliers.
* Ability to work calmly under pressure.
An enhanced DBS disclosure and references will be required for this post.
Further details found in Candidate Pack, applications should be made via the Wishford Education Application Form.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent.
Expected hours: No more than 39 per week.
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday.
Work Location: In person.
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